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Safety is our top priority in every project. 🚧 Between daily safety reviews, rigorous job site audits, and strict adherence to industry best practices, we're dedicated to exceeding safety standards and ensuring the well-being of our workers and the reliability of our operations. #SiteWiseSafety #PipelineSafety #WorkerWellbeing #SafetyLeadership

Planning is the process of raising a detailed proposal of execution of a task. It is the first step to safe execution of your task. Failure to plan is by extension, a plan to failure. Proper planning promotes confidence and mastery on the job. It eliminates trials and errors. Moreover, it is an integral part of a safe system of work. Going to start a task without a plan leads to sheepish execution causing the team to wander on the field. Proper planning settles the hows, where, what, when, who and related uncertainties about the task. Above all, it is a safe way to begin a job. Just before you start, make a detailed proposal of how to execute your job. #plan #jobplan #safety #safesystemofwork #hse #safepractice

Probably I’m asking this question in an inappropriate time of the day. However, here I come.. Safety professionals let’s gather here. Say you’ve done all you can with ensuring safety is communicated and enforced - from ensuring every employee on site understands the DSTI and its contents , Risk Assessments communicated and reviewed and changes implemented/made, toolbox talks communicated, training conducted but minor incidents take place every now and then. In short - you’ve dealt with high risk activities by following the Hierarchy Controls.. What is it that’s missing now? Do we go back to the drawing board and change our safety systems? What else can be done to ensure employees and site management is in line with safety and compliance?

Ensuring Safety First! Prioritizing safety on-site is essential for ensuring the well-being of all workers and the smooth progress of the project. By identifying potential hazards and adhering to safety protocols, we can create a safe and productive environment for everyone involved. Let's continue to prioritize safety and strive for excellence in every aspect of the job. #SafetyFirst #SiteInspection #WorkplaceSafety #ConstructionSafety #SafetyCulture

Safety Saturday: Ensuring Safety with Pre-Task Plans 🚧🔧 At SDV Construction, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) are a critical part of our daily operations, ensuring both safety and efficiency on our jobsites. (How do you ensure your team stays focused on safety during every task? Share your thoughts, tips, and experiences below!) Here’s why PTPs are essential: 📊 Key Insights: 1. Over 80% of workplace injuries are due to worker behavior. 2. Focused concentration on a task can reduce the ability to recognize obvious hazards. 3. Effective Pre-Task Planning integrates NFPA 70E 0-Voltage Verification procedures, crucial for all LO/TO activities. 🛠 Why Planned Work Is Safe Work: 1. Hazard Control: Identifies, plans for, and controls hazards. 2. Proper Sequencing: Ensures installation sequences are planned and scheduled. 3. Conflict Resolution: Coordinates conflicting scopes of work. 4. Resource Management: Ensures proper equipment and trained personnel are available. 🔍 Pre-Task Plan Best Practices: 1. Conduct PTPs on the jobsite, not in the trailer. 2. If conditions change, STOP and reassess with the team. 3. PTPs are live documents, updated throughout the shift. 🗣 Effective PTP Collaboration: 1. Everyone on the crew should contribute. 4. Speak up if you notice a missed hazard. 3. Knowledge and communication enhance safety. 4. Ensure PTPs are filled out ahead of time for optimal preparation. By committing to thorough Pre-Task Planning, we uphold safety standards, ensuring a safer and more productive work environment. Let’s work together to stay safe and successful! 🦺🏗️ [Disclosure: The information provided is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Employers and employees should consult relevant regulations and standards and implement appropriate safety measures in accordance with their specific circumstances.] #ConstructionSafety #PreTaskPlanning #WorkplaceSafety #Teamwork #SDVConstruction#SDVConstruction #LandOfEnchantment #NewMexicoTrue #ConstructionCompany #VeteranOwned #VeteranOwnedBusiness #VeteranBusiness

𝗤: What is a safety moment? 𝗔: A safety moment is a brief discussion or presentation focusing on a specific safety topic or issue. At H&P we start our meetings, tours and hitches with safety moments. Safety moments remind individuals about potential hazards, share best practices, and reinforce safety protocols on and off the job. Every month our team shares safety moments that could be used as inspiration across the industry. Check out last month’s safety moments in the link below. 🔽 Subscribe to our HSE newsletter today to receive fresh safety moments delivered monthly. ⛓ Link to Safety Moment: https://ow.ly/TxwJ50SlNFz ⛓ Link to subscribe to the HSE Newsletter: https://ow.ly/FGI350SlNLG

Every employee has certain responsibilities towards companies’ safety program. Let’s cover some key points. Understand the job you take. Learn and understand HSE policy of company and follow accident prevention plans. Report all unsafe conditions, actions and hazards. - Always be careful and use proper PPEs. Review procedures relating to serious or any minor accidents that may occur, before you start work. Do not tamper with any safety devices and never bypass any devices without authority. Accept training opportunities — Listen to safety classes — they contribute to your experience and make you a valuable employee. Match your interests to the needs about you and your job. Serve faithfully and report all hazards about your work. Discover the meaning of the total program / process of which, your job is a part. Expose yourself to opportunities in skill, self confidence and responsibility. Take pride in your work and safety program.

Creating a comprehensive safety plan for a project involves several key components. Here's a Basic outline to help you draft an effective safety plan: # Safety Plan Outline 1. **Introduction** - Purpose of the safety plan - Overview of the project 2. **Safety Policy** - Statement of commitment to safety - Responsibilities of management and employees 3. **Project Details** - Description of the project - Location and site-specific details 4. **Risk Assessment** - Identify potential hazards associated with the project - Conduct a risk assessment to evaluate the severity and likelihood of each risk 5. **Safety Procedures** - Outline specific safety procedures for various tasks - Detail emergency procedures in case of incidents (fire, accidents, etc.) 6. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)** - List required PPE for personnel (helmets, gloves, goggles, etc.) - Procedures for ensuring the proper use of PPE 7. **Training and Safety Meetings** - Schedule of safety training sessions for all employees - Daily safety briefings to discuss risks and safety measures 8. **Emergency Response Plan** - Detailed instructions on how to respond to emergencies - Contact numbers for emergency services and internal safety personnel 9. **Incident Reporting** - Procedures for reporting accidents or near misses - Investigation processes following incidents 10. **Monitoring and Review** - Regular safety audits and inspections - Process for reviewing and updating the safety plan based on findings 11. **Communication** - Methods for communicating safety information to all team members - Signage and clear instructions posted around the site 12. **Documentation and Record Keeping** - Keep records of training, incidents, and safety meetings - Maintain documentation for compliance with safety regulations # Implementation Tips - Involve employees in the development of the safety plan for better buy-in. - Regularly review and update the plan to align with any changes in the project or regulations. - Foster a safety culture by encouraging open communication about safety concerns. By following this outline, you can create a solid safety plan that helps ensure the well-being of all workers on your project.

Wendys Safety Tip of the Week! Complacency can be described as having an overconfidence in one’s abilities resulting in an unawareness of actual dangers. When we do the same tasks routinely, we do not take the time to evaluate the risks. We do not realize how complacent we are until a near miss occurs or worse . . . Remember, 88% of all accidents are a result of human error . . . - Incidents & Accidents are caused by unsafe acts. - Take the time to think “what could go wrong?” - Good habits and training goes out the door . . . - We don’t watch what we are doing. - We don’t concentrate on the tasks at hand. - Move into the line of fire. - Lose balance, traction, or grip because we aren’t paying attention. - We multi-task or take shortcuts to get done quickly. Good habits & training go out the door when we are complacent! As supervisors of the job site, it is our responsibility to make sure Contractors aren’t complacent.

Remember that the key objective of your Gate Meeting is a decision to go forward with the next project phase your meeting attendees must include the decision makers to ensure this happens. HSE Safety Meetings are a vital part of implementing your Company's Safety Management System. Safety meetings are sessions for you and your employees to discuss different topics and regulations related to safety within your industry. The key to any successful safety meeting is to make the topics relevant to your team's everyday jobs.